Brute Force

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Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?

Released: Jul 16, 1947

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Burt Lancaster

Joe Collins

Hume Cronyn

Capt. Munsey

Charles Bickford

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